Ahoy There!
For the sixth year, Tim Stackpool again acted as the MC (Master & Commander) for this year's 'Better Boating Lounge' at the 2009 Sydney International Boat Show - Darling Harbour

The 'Better Boating Lounge' forms a popular daily part of the show, featuring fashion parades, the Discover Sailing Centre, expert and informative speakers on all things sailing every 30 minutes. Entertainment and advice with all sailing questions answered.

Hear Tim Stackpool's interview with 16 year old Jessica Watson at the Sydney International Boat Show, before she departed to be the youngest ever sailor to non-stop circumnavigate the world solo (download mp3).

Interview with ocean-going adventurers:


Antarctic adventurer and solo world yachtsman Don McIntyre (top left);
Mike Perham, the youngest Brit to sail solo around the world;
Andy & Pete Goss sailed from the UK to Australia in an 1850's designed boat (middle);
James Castrission & Justin Jones kayaked 3318kms from Australia to NZ (bottom left);
Jessica Watson joins the the discussion prior to her solo attempt to circumnavigate the world non-stop & unassisted. (download mp3).

The entire Boat Show show fills the 5 halls (26,000 square metres) at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre with over 300 exhibitors. The adjacent outdoor marina, measuring 800 metres long, berths over 170 vessels, representing more than 60 exhibitors.

Show details at
www.sydneyboatshow.com.au